The Indecisive King
Unlike Jesus and His Gospel, David’s indecisive actions provided neither full justice or restoration, and thus provided the seeds for future troubles in his kingdom.
2 Samuel 13-14 (2 Samuel 13:21-22; 13:38-39; 14:1)
#TamarToo
Sexual abuse is devastating and must never be minimized or covered up, but responded to with the redemptive grace of God to help those who have been abused to receive healing from Jesus.
2 Samuel 13:1-22
The Blessing
God calls leaders to bless those under their care, passing on the covenant blessings God has promised to His people.
Numbers 6:22-27
The Joy of Confession and Forgiveness
Psalm 32 proclaims the joy of total forgiveness by God that awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
Biblical Confession and Repentance
Psalm 51 offers a comprehensive description of the traits and fruits of biblical confession and repentance for sin.
Psalm 51
David’s Great Sin
Deceived by the privileges of power David fell into an ever-deepening and increasingly destructive spiral of sin.
2 Samuel 11
The Davidic Covenant – An Everlasting Kingdom
The promise of an eternal kingdom is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, David’s Son, who builds God house the church and rules over the kingdom forever.
2 Samuel 7:11-16
The Davidic Covenant
When God graciously promised to bless David and his house, David responded in prayer with humility, praise, thanksgiving, and bold faith.
2 Samuel 7
A Worshipping Kingdom
The powerful, holy Presence of God calls forth perpetual praise, proclamation, and prayer from His people.
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
A Holy Kingdom
God is utterly holy, and the only way for sinful humans to be blessed rather than destroyed in His Holy Presence is because of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13-16
A Powerful Kingdom
God blessed David for the sake of His people, that he might lead them into justice and righteousness, and to serve as a pointer to Christ, the True King.
2 Samuel 5-10 (2 Samuel 5:9-13; 8:14-15)
King At Last!
David is an example of the patient endurance of faith that is required to receive God’s promises and fulfill our calling.
2 Samuel 2:1-5:5 (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
A Lament Worthy of A King
David’s response to Saul’s death is an example of how we should trust God and respond to others.
2 Samuel 1 (2 Samuel 1:17-27)
Jubilee
Jubilee was a year of freedom of sins forgiven, slaves set free, and restoration of inheritance, and it finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
Leviticus 25:8-12
Commissioned
All Christians are commissioned by Jesus to be involved in the worldwide mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
Series Outline for Questioning Jesus
This 7-week series answers the most often asked questions that are asked about Jesus and Christianity.
Made For Another World
The Gospel is not only rationally true – it addresses our deepest human longings and points us to true joy and rest.
Revelation 21:1-5
The Question of Hypocrisy
Every human sins and fails to live up to God’s righteous standards, but the Gospel offers forgiveness to those who confront this fact and openly confess and repent of sin.
Matthew 23:1-13
The Question of Evil
Evil and suffering are the real consequences of human sin, but our Good, Sovereign God will overcome them through Christ, to bring eternal blessing and joy to all Who love Him.
Romans 8:18-25
The Question of The Bible
The Bible is God’s infallible revelation to humanity, and therefore it can be trusted as a firm foundation for belief and life.
2 Peter 1:16-21
The Question of the Resurrection
There is strong historical evidence pointing to the fact that Jesus died and was physically raised from the dead on the third day.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Series Outline for Se7en – The Root Vices
This 7 week series focuses on the seven root vices from which other sins grow, and identifies ways we can cut the root vices and become more like Jesus.
Lust
Lust is a disordered love that excessively craves my own sexual pleasure, desiring it more than true intimacy with God or others.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Gluttony
Gluttony is a disordered love that excessively craves food and drink, attempting to fill spiritual hunger with material fare.
John 6:26-29
Greed
Greed is a disordered love that excessively craves created goods and possessions, desiring them more than the Creator Himself.
Hebrews 13:5-6